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BBC ‘determined to fight’ Trump lawsuit over Panorama documentary
In a letter, BBC Chair Samir Shah argued there remains ‘no basis for a defamation case’ against the British broadcaster.

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Exiled Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in absentia
A Bangladeshi tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity.

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South Korea proposes talks with North Korea on military demarcation line
Seoul calls for inter-Korean military negotiations to prevent accidental clashes and ease tensions with Pyongyang.

South Africa
PKTT disbandment happened so fast like a lightning: Khumalo
He says the decision to disband the unit had a negative impact on PKTT members.

South Africa
SAHPRA cautions consumers against buying weightloss medicine online
The product that is allegedly being falsely advertised is GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) products.

South Africa
F State N8 crash death toll climbs to 11 with latest hospital death
While the case is still under investigation, what is revealed by survivors is shocking.

South Africa
Batohi first witness to testify in Nkabinde inquiry
His alleged failure to pursue charges against former police crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.

World
Watch: Hundreds of sheep cross historic German city during annual tradition
The event, which saw about 600 sheep cross the Nuremberg’s historic centre, took place on Sunday and has become a popular annual tradition.

World
Teacher killed and 25 girls abducted in gunbattle at Nigerian school
The army is called in to help the police search nearby forests and rescue the kidnapped girls.
World
News24 | 3 killed in Russia strike on Kharkiv, 36 Ukraine drones destroyed
Russian strikes have killed three people in a city in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, the city military administration chief said.
World
News24 | UN blames Israel for firing on peacekeepers in Lebanon, but it was ‘poor weather’
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Israeli soldiers shot at its troops in the south of the country, while Israel’s military said it mistook blue helmets for “suspects” and fired warning shots.

Africa
Dozens die in DR Congo mine after makeshift bridge collapses
The structure fell after panicked miners reportedly fled from military gunfire.

Africa
US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia
Tens of thousands of people’s personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

Africa
Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN
“There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action,” says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

Africa
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

Business
The small South African town where property values more than tripled in 10 years
A small harbour town on South Africa’s West Coast has seen its property values more than triple over the past decade.
Business
Business

Business
Bad news for South Africans who love red meat
As South Africa works to contain and treat various outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease in the country, the Red Meat Industry Services body has reported that another disease, Rift Valley Fever, has been diagnosed in sheep.

Politics
ANC tightens candidacy guidelines ahead of 2026 LGE
The revised rules are aimed at improving the capacity of its councillors.

Politics
Motsepe tells Commission she didn’t agree with PKTT disbandment
Major-General Mary Motsepe is testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Politics
Job creation tops Aucamp’s priority list
The Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister wants to make his dept an economic portfolio for SA

Politics
ACPD cites potential breaches in SA immigration laws
ACDP Deputy President Wayne Thring has lamented what he refers to as lax immigration laws.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs legend reveals the one thing Mbule still lacks
Sipho Mbule was awarded Man of the Match following Bafana Bafana’s 3-1 win over Zambia in an international friendly match.

Sport
The FPL season so far – lessons learned and tips for rest of 2025
What have we learned so far this FPL season? What’s the best way to approach the game? Our four experts give you their best advice to get ahead of your rivals.

Sport
Wilson to captain Wales against North Macedonia
Harry Wilson will captain Wales for the first time in Tuesday’s final World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia.

Sport
‘Back to the drawing board’ for Nigeria after World Cup qualifying failure
BBC Sport examines where it went wrong for Nigeria, with the Super Eagles missing out on a second successive World Cup.
Education
Ghana: Sam George Announces Free 12-Month Access to Gemini App for Ghanaian Students
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has announced a new programme that will allow Ghanaian students to use the Gemini App free of charge for 12 months.
Education
Nigeria: Several Schoolgirls Kidnapped in Attack On School in Northeastern Nigeria
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja — An unknown number of girls were kidnapped by armed men who attacked a girls’ school in northwestern Nigeria overnight. The gang members attacked the Maga Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in the Danko/Wasagu district of Kebbi State in the early morning hours of November 17. After killing the school’s deputy principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, who had...
Education
Liberia: ‘Lack of Tvet Hinders Growth’
[Liberian Observer] The Executive Director of the Burphy Cares Foundation, Richlue O. Burphy, is calling for greater prioritization of youth-focused programs and initiatives in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 draft budget, which was recently submitted by President Joseph Boakai to the legislature for scrutiny.
Education
South Africa: Education Committee Concerned That Bullying in Schools Remains Poorly Addressed
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Friday expressed concerns about bullying in schools in the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

Lifestyle
The new Durban coastal estate attracting South Africa’s rich
A luxury new coastal estate in Durban North has reportedly garnered over R600 million in sales within just two days of its launch.

Lifestyle
Verushka Singh makes history at Mrs South Africa – here’s why
Verushka Singh has been crowned Mrs South Africa 2025 in a historic moment. Here’s why her story stands out.
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Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
Bitcoin’s 2025 Forecast Widens: Wall Street Targets Range From $120K to $170K
After Bitcoin’s sharp “10.11 crash” and the additional shock from the U.S. government shutdown in November, market sentiment has become extremely fragile. What is even more concerning is the widening divide between institutional analysts and professional traders. Galaxy Digital recently slashed its year-end price target from $185,000 to $120,000, while JPMorgan remains firmly bullish,...
Science/Tech
Europe Begins Rethinking Its Crackdown on Big Tech
European policymakers are crafting changes to scale back and simplify landmark rules for A.I. and data privacy, in a shift from an aggressive regulatory period.

Science/Tech
Walmart announces opening date for first store in South Africa
The retailer is holding a grand opening event with free food tastings, live entertainment, giveaways, and other fun activities for families.
Science/Tech
Anthropic CEO Says He’s ‘Deeply Uncomfortable’ With Unelected Tech Elites Shaping AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says he’s uneasy about how much power a handful of tech leaders — including himself — have over the future of artificial intelligence. From a report: “I think I’m deeply uncomfortable with these decisions being made by a few companies, by a few people,” Amodei told Anderson Cooper in a “60 Minutes” episode that aired Sunday. “Like who elected you and Sam Altman?”...
Motoring

Motoring
Jetour opens spec sheet of already priced T1
T1 range spans four models, two engine options, a single transmission and front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Motoring
Is the Jaecoo J5 South Africa’s best value for money SUV?
Pricing for the range-opening Vortex derivative starts at special launch offer of R369 900.
Motoring
Health
Sex Had Become a Chore. Then They Started Reading Romantasy.
The wildly popular fiction genre allows readers to talk openly about yearning, sex and desire. And it’s spilling over into their bedrooms.

Health
‘Price of sports bras shouldn’t stop us competing’
A former Team GB athlete is calling for free sports bras and fittings for secondary school girls.

Health
Mother had ‘agonising’ health test without consent
Dawn Lord says she had no idea what was happening to her during her “traumatic” hysteroscopy.

Health
Advice for PCOS has not changed for 30 years, says patient
Alex Allan says she feels “sad” that treatment for the condition has not moved forward in that time.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.